May 13, 2012 Archive

Books

• Graphic Novel Review: Zeus and the Rise of the Olympians by Ryan Foley, Illustrated by Jayakrishnaned

  The rise of Zeus in pictures.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on May 13, 2012

• Book Review: Comeback: Overcoming The Setbacks In Your Life by Rick McDaniel

  On the field of life, we all have setbacks. It's what we do after a set back that defines the champion from the average player.

  Review in Books — by Luanne Stevenson — on May 13, 2012

• Interview With Edgardo David Holzman, Author of Malena

  Edgardo David Holzman explains why he wrote his first book as fiction and about Argentina's Dirty War

  Interview in Books — by Scott Butki — on May 13, 2012

• Conservative Jesus, Liberal Satan, and Middle of the Road Amway

  Do you ghost write for God or Satan?

  Opinion in Books — by John H. Byk — on May 13, 2012

• Book Review: The Pirates! Band of Misfits: An Adventure with Scientists and An Adventure with Ahab by Gideon Defoe

  Gideon Defoe's The Pirates! series is goofy, anachronistic, and downright silly. It is also a very fun and enjoyable read.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on May 13, 2012

• Book Review: At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson

  Author Bill Bryson takes readers on a tour through his home, and an eclectic assortment of stories that strike his fancy along the way.

  Review in Books — by xoxoxoe — on May 13, 2012

• Book Review: The Rocky Horror Picture Show: Music on Film by Dave Thompson

  Everything you ever wanted to know about The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

  Review in Books — by Jack Goodstein — on May 13, 2012

• Interview with Gregory Lamberson, author of Carnage Road

  "Although it is a post-apocalyptic zombie novel, deep down it’s about a tender friendship between two tough hombres."

  Interview in Books — by Tracee Gleichner — on May 13, 2012

• Interview with Gabriel Valjan, Author of Roma, underground

  Gabriel Valjan talks about being a writer and his new book, Roma, Underground.

  Interview in Books — by Nadia Brown — on May 13, 2012

• Book Review: The Long Way Home by Karen McQuestion

  A heartflet journey to love and life. Moving beyond grief to joy and peace.

  Review in Books — by Leslie Wright — on May 13, 2012

Video

• TV Review: Once Upon a Time Season Finale "A Land Without Magic"

  Emma breaks the curse, but happily-ever-after is nowhere in sight in the Once Upon a Time Season finale.

  Review in Video — by Barbara Barnett — on May 13, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Underworld - Awakening

  Fun movie, if a little light on detail.

  Review in Video — by Chris Beaumont — on May 13, 2012

• Blu-ray Review: Rampart

  A commanding performance from Harrelson, as well as some striking visual direction, make this a character study worth seeking out.

  Review in Video — by David R Perry — on May 13, 2012

Culture

• Theater Review (LA): Songs for a New World at the MET

  DOMA's competent ensemble does better by Jason Robert Brown's clichéd musical revue than it deserves.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on May 13, 2012

• Theater Review (LA): Our Lady of 121st Street

  Stephen Adly Guirgis' 2002 dark comedy is presented by a talented ensemble at Theatre 68 in Hollywood.

  Review in Culture — by Kurt Gardner — on May 13, 2012

Music

• Music Review: Lost Bayou Ramblers - Mammoth Waltz

  With their latest album The Lost Bayou Ramblers mix rock and roll with Cajun music, getting pure power and energy.

  Review in Music — by Rhetta Akamatsu — on May 13, 2012

• Concert Review: Ten Grands - Benaroya Hall, Seattle, WA - 05/12/2012

  The fundraising benefit for the Snowman Foundation was a fantastic display of piano mastery.

  Review in Music — by The Other Chad — on May 13, 2012

• Music Review: The Kinks - Misfits

  The Kinks: Chapter 16. Another album of rock and roll from the Kinks.

  Review in Music — by David Bowling — on May 13, 2012